1. By Hex Man, X Marks the Spot, Winning Way, and Cookies

2.  Too Many Americans in Texas  Mexican fear of Texas loss  Political control  Mexican Law: -No More Immigrants entering Texas

3.  Americans wanted slavery  Americans wanted equal rights  Settlers vowed to fight against Mexico

4. American Side  William Travis  James Bowie  Sam Houston Mexican Side  Santa Anna William Travis James Bowie Sam Houston Santa Anna

5.  Travis sent plea for help  Texans killed many of Santa Anna’s Troops  Travis Bowie and Davy Crockett Dead  March 2, 1836 rebels declared Independent Republic of Texas

6.  May 14 th  Santa Anna forced to sign  Recognized Texas as Independent Republic  Mexico denounced treaty

7.  Santa Anna dictator  Several Mexican Troops

8.  Fewer than 200 Men  Led by William Travis, James Bowie, and Sam Houston

9.  1836- Sam Houston elected President of Texas  US took Texas from Mexico  US created a presence in Hispanic North America